VW declares quad-axle T1 van “most off-road-capable Bulli ever”

Think “most off-road-capable VW Type 2” of all time and the T3 Syncro probably flashes to mind, perhaps a modern-day aftermarket creation like the Terracamper Terock. Ask VW, though, and it broadens the conversation with a much rarer, lesser-known mode… Continue reading VW declares quad-axle T1 van “most off-road-capable Bulli ever”

All-electric VW camper van becomes the eco RV the world demands

All-electric camper vans have been slow to materialize, limited to concept cars and a very select few compact vans scattered about Europe. What the world has really been wanting to see is a pop-up Volkswagen Bulli camper van with comfortable floor plan… Continue reading All-electric VW camper van becomes the eco RV the world demands

VW’s electric Scout redux puts Bronco and Wrangler in its sights

Iconic 4x4s are rising from the dead at an alarming rate — the Bronco, the Hummer, the Wagoneer, and now the International Harvester Scout. Or just “Scout” as it will henceforth be known. Volkswagen owns the rights to the Scout name and is about to exe… Continue reading VW’s electric Scout redux puts Bronco and Wrangler in its sights

VW ID. Buzz electric bus fuses van life past and future

One of the most anticipated vehicles ever, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz has finally made its debut. The all-new all-electric bus has been in the making for five years, if we’re only counting back to the Detroit 2017 debut of the concept Buzz, but decades wh… Continue reading VW ID. Buzz electric bus fuses van life past and future

Side-popping VW pod mini-camper adapts from work to play

Thanks to its low-profile, side-popping roof, the Space camper van from the UK’s Bilbo’s Design has a distinctive look compared to all the front- and rear-popping VW camper vans out there. But it’s what’s inside that really sets the van apart. Using a … Continue reading Side-popping VW pod mini-camper adapts from work to play

Volkswagen readies US return of the (electric) Microbus

Time flies. It’s been over five years since Volkswagen jumpstarted the young, barely-awake year of 2017 with the debut of the ID. Buzz concept, a 21st century all-electric spiritual successor to the T1 and T2 Microbuses beloved across the world by ever… Continue reading Volkswagen readies US return of the (electric) Microbus

30K VW Caddy California mini-camper makes it over to the UK

Volkswagen first introduced the newest and smallest member of its iconic California camper van family in 2020. The Caddy California has been on offer in mainland Europe for over a year and is now launching in the UK. With a price that starts under £31,… Continue reading 30K VW Caddy California mini-camper makes it over to the UK

Baby Steps Toward DIY Autonomous Driving: VW Golf Edition

[Willem Melching] owns a 2010 Volkswagen Golf – a very common vehicle in Europe – and noticed that whilst the electronic steering rack supports the usual Lane Keep Assist (LKAS) …read more Continue reading Baby Steps Toward DIY Autonomous Driving: VW Golf Edition

New Cars Will Nickel-and-Dime You – It’s Automotive As a Service

Every few years, someone pushing a startup to investors comes up with an acronym or buzzword which rapidly becomes the new hotness in those circles. One of the most pernicious …read more Continue reading New Cars Will Nickel-and-Dime You – It’s Automotive As a Service